2.6

Robin Kessler

Business - University of Houston Downtown

2.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
39%
Would Retake
126
Reviews
2.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

39%

Would Retake

126

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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28

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37

What Students Say

This teacher was horrible with communication

3350 - 1.0 rating

This echoes what the other reviews have said about her

MGT4310 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

43%

Textbook Required

17%

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Most common grades:
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A (19)
B+ (16)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 84 reported grades
B: 21
A: 19
B+: 16
Not sure yet: 11
Common Tags
Tough grader (47)
Group projects (31)
Gives good feedback (22)
Participation matters (15)
Tough Grader (14)
So many papers (12)
Graded by few things (11)
SO MANY PAPERS (6)
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Ratings by Course

COMM

5.0

(1)

COMMUNICATION

5.0

(1)

ENG1304

5.0

(1)

COMM1301

5.0

(3)

EIS3350

5.0

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SPEECH3306

5.0

MBA6101

5.0

SPEECH

4.0

MGT4310

4.0

BA3350

3.7

Reviews (126)
3.0
2.0
COMM3306
May 8, 2004

She is alright. Not the best Prof , but she doesnt make you work too much. Gets lots of guest speakers. And doesnt mind if you misss classes. The text book wasn't helpful at all and the prof didnt use it either. Use her lectures to get good grades.

4.0
3.0
COMM1304
Aug 5, 2004

She is a really nice professor. Just follow her instructions and you will do fine. She can repeat her self often but is worth it. specially for people who work full time and have to take weekend classes. She brings food and lets you eat in class. Fun

1.0
5.0
COMM1304
Nov 18, 2004

No Comments

3.0
1.0
INTROTOSPEECH
Dec 17, 2004

She's very nice and fair. She is rather unorganized though, and she doesn't cover the material on the tests very well. She does curve, and if you read the book you will do fine. It was an easy A.

5.0
2.0
COMM
Feb 8, 2005

She was excellent. The class was not easy, but she was more than willing to help you out. Everything is laid out, very straight forward. If you take notes and skim through the book you'll do fine. She curves big time. I pass the class with an A and didn't even have to take the final.

2.0
4.0
SPEECH
Mar 25, 2005

Very hard on exams...studied the test review from the book and her notes, and it was not even on her exam.

2.0
4.0
COMM3306
Jun 7, 2005

This was the worst class. Prof. Kessler is nice as a person, but she is not a very good teacher. I did not learn anything that I didn't all ready know. If I would have known that attendance didn't matter I would have missed class. She is very critical of your speeches for not teaching you anything. Very frustrating and a waste of time.

1.0
5.0
COMM3306
Jun 25, 2006

She Has a very vague teaching style.She gives no review for her test,and talks about everything else in her lectures besides what what her students need to know for the test.Test are very un fair

1.0
5.0
SPEECH3306
Jun 28, 2006

This is the worst class I have ever taken. I hate this lady. I wanted to cut off her arms and beat her with them. DO NOT TAKE THIS LADY FOR ANYTHING. THIS CLASS REALLY BLOWS!!!!!!! HER TESTS WERE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.

5.0
1.0
COMMUNICATION
Aug 7, 2006

Ms. Kessler was very professional and was willing to help students with interviewing and resumes. She has extensive experience and help me improve my resume

5.0
3.0
COMM1304
Oct 11, 2007

Great teacher. She encourages you to think outside the box, try new things, and assigned a cultural presentation that sounded scary but turned out to be the best assignment I've ever had. Her real world experience brings a lot to the class. Don't be afraid to ask questions...she'll answer every one. She has a fun teaching style.

3.0
3.0
COMM4412
Dec 10, 2008

Her test was very hard. Covered many chapters before testing. She is very critical especially in her communication classes. Somewhat a little rude in a sly way. Another students replied to stay on her good side. She do not sick to the subject matter of the book.

1.0
4.0
COMM3306
May 2, 2009

Prof Kessler rambles on and on. There is no purpose to her lectures. Class attendance is mandatory. It takes her forever to grade your assignments. Theory and Practice of Interviewing didn't get interesting until the last 3 classes when she helped you with your resume and interview techniques. She never lets you out of class early. Do not take her!

2.0
4.0
COMM1304
May 21, 2009

Have not taken her for any other class other than COMM1304 but, based on this class, she sucks!!! Did not stick to the subject, whole class period was wasted on useless stuff, and she was kinda rude. One assignment was a cross-cultural presentation. She was more interested on how pretty the PP looked than actual content. Would not recommend.

2.0
3.0
COMM1304
Jul 21, 2009

THIS PROFESSOR WAS IN LEFT FIELD! SHE USES THE CLASS AS HER THERAPY SESSION. SHE IS ALWAYS LATE FOR CLASS AND WHEN WE WERE ASSIGNED A CULTURAL PRESENTATION PROJECT, SHE WAS NOT CRITICAL ON THE DELIVERY OF YOUR SPEECH, BUT THE WAY YOUR POWERPOINT SLIDES LOOKED! SHE IS SMART, BUT SHE JUST CAN'T TEACH. HER EXAMS ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT.

5.0
3.0
ENG1304
Jul 1, 2010

I truly enjoyed this course. Kessler challenges you to continuously think outside the box. Very straight forward and expects adults to act like adults. She does not hold your hand through the course but if asked will answer any questions presented and will stay behind to clarify. Good teacher in my book and can cook a mean Banana/Oreo cheese cake.

5.0
4.0
COMM1301
Nov 13, 2010

She expects you to work hard. Tells you what to study, gives you all info in the syllabus, day one. Interesting, informative class. Good teacher.

5.0
1.0
COMM1301
Jun 3, 2011

EASY CLASS! 2 tests, with questions straight from the book website, a couple of easy exercises from the book and a cultural presentation powerpoint and speech. As long as you show you put a lot of work in your presentation (i.e. pretty powerpoint, good photos etc.) you will get a good grade. She makes is clear what she wants with all assignments.

5.0
1.0
COMM1301
Jun 3, 2011

Professor Kessler is a great professor - I wish I can get more passionate teachers. She is particular about the process and responses. I took it as a Saturday morning class - and it went by quick

1.0
4.0
MGT3301
May 10, 2012

Hands down the worst professor I have ever had. DO NOT TAKE HER. She normally teaches communication and was given this class last minute and I can only imagine that you wouldn't want her for that course either. Too many bad things to say about her under 350 characters so just trust me. AVOID AT ALL COST.

2.0
3.0
MGT3301
May 19, 2012

This professor is disorganized, and doesn't give much information on the assignments. Her lectures are not very useful when it comes to the exams, and the exams themselves are tough. Mostly tricky T/F questions and very little MC. I'm just glad the class is over with.

3.0
3.0
BA3350
Aug 24, 2012

don not take in summer its alot of work!! her exams are very tricky!! she focuses lot in proper grammar!

3.0
2.0
BA3350
Dec 11, 2012

Professor Kessler has 2 exams (midterm & Final) - online. No reviews. There are Grammer Paper, Social Media Paper, Employment Packet, Presentation/Project, and Chapter Assignment. This was an average class... not hard, not easy. I liked her and she is a great resume builder and you get a free consultation with her to build your resume!

2.0
3.0
BA3350
Jan 9, 2013

This professor is tolerable, not an easy but also not hard. Her lecture relates in NO way to the exams, assignment are not to hard and class can be a bit boring. Biggest Problem is she doesn't express what is needed on the assignments, you have to go by whats on the syllabus (which really isn't much). Only 1 oral group presentation at the end

2.0
4.0
BA3350
Jul 9, 2013

Terrible class. She spent the entire summer promoting her books and business and failed to teach anything. I made A's on every single exam, paper and assignment but made a B for the class. She told our class that she would give us the grade she feels we deserve and assured us that she would find a way to justify it. Very vague on assignments.

4.0
1.0
BA3350
Dec 13, 2013

I was scared totake her class after reading these post, but I had no other choice. The class was super easy/fun about 4 papers due all easy two exams you must have book to pass exams bc lectures are nothing like exams. I suggest forming study group before exam and you will pass. easy a or b just do assignments

5.0
1.0
EIS3350
Mar 21, 2014

I do not recommend taking this class online. It took over 30 days for grades to post for assignments. There is a team presentation that is difficult to coordinate with online students. The first three weeks were spent on 'completion grade' assignments (this is not elementary school). Take a different professor if possible or practice patience!

2.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B
May 1, 2014

Very difficult. Grades HARSH! Takes forever to grade assignments and is unresponsive to email. Constantly promoting her tutoring. I've never received poor grades for writing, until her. Do NOT go over the requirements for assignments, it won't do you any good for a higher grade. Avoid if possible.

2.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B
May 12, 2014

Probably a really nice person. Takes months to grade. Directions on and on how to submit assignments are vague. Assignments seemed to have been posted onto BB last minute (actually had to extend time for one- she forgot?). No real method on grading assignments, just whatever she thinks at the time. Entire process is questionable IMO. Happy studies.

1.0
5.0
BA3350
May 15, 2014

Don't expect to learn anything. Do the assignments per her directions. Write the resume PER HER INSTRUCTIONS! Honestly her suggestions are not helpful. You will never use the resume you write in her class. She deducts points if hw is not to her specs. 85 ques. final...EXAMS have 3 parts(A-C). MC and Fill in the blank.

3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2014

Ugh ugh ugh. Her lectures are completely pointless and wander all over the point. Two tests, both of which you will have to read for, her lectures have NOTHING to do with what is on tests. Extremely nitpicky, 4-5 written assignments, make sure you follow directions! Team presentation at the end of the semester, on teams' choice of "business" topic.

3.0
2.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2014

NEVER answers emails; u MUST call her. Takes forever grading. Group PowerPoint presentations that must be video taped & uploaded to youtube. 2 tests, a resume, 2 memos on other presentations, and a cover letter. Tests are mult-choice, fill in blank and 3 short answer. Allows 15 min to answer 3 questions.

2.0
1.0
BA3350
Aug 12, 2014

Summer Class. Takes TOO LONG to grade which means you'll end up making the same writing mistakes throughout. 2 Exams (up to 90 MC/True False, then remaining fill in the blank), Business Report, Group Presentation Project (mandatory video). UNCLEAR with directions on assignments and doesn't answer emails, ironic as this is a communications class.

3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Oct 13, 2014

Took at Attascocita (8 wk hybrid) and she lectured from her own notes and disagreed with the text frequently. Tests are auto-generated by the publisher and are online so you must read the book in order to pass them. More of a writing class than anything else, serves as the school writing tutor and will remind you of that constantly.

2.0
4.0
BA3350
May 4, 2015

very confusing class! we were expected to form different types of reports, but not given clear instructions on how to form the reports. the book helped, but was still confusing. Do not expect high grades on your papers and the tests provide you with very little time complete.

1.0
5.0
3350
Grade: C+
May 19, 2015

This teacher was horrible with communication. I would not recommend her. She never gave anyone a grade over a "c". be ware she is very ugly when dealing with you over the phone.

2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: C+
May 23, 2015

I took her last spring 2014. She is a tough grader but sometimes she gives good feedback. You write a couple of essays. For example a business report (long project), resume and cover letter. Midterm and a final. There is a group presentation project where you have to memorize your part without using notecards. That was the hardest.

5.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

I took this teacher for a summer class. Two exams, two papers, one memo, and one group presentation. She is easy as long as you follow directions. She is always willing to work with you and help you. also, she is a tutor in the writing lab and if you need help she is accessible outside of class and over the phone.

4.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Nov 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

All assignments are writing assignments, except for the group presentation. She's a hard grader on writing and grammar specifically because she is the writing tutor for college of business. I've worked very hard on every assignment, never missing a class, but still border lined A/B. The final grade will have a curve depending on your effort.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

There are like 4 papers to write,she isn't a tough grader but she doesn't give out A's. She will like for the class to participate in her writing tutor thingy. Do the work,make sure to submit it online and listen to the critique she gives you. Wonderful professor

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
BA3350
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I loved her class! She knows her subject very well and offers great advice especially if you are wanting to become a manager. She also makes you pay attention to current business issues that is helpful for the papers she will assign. The class is not too difficult and there is a presentation that she grades in detail. Take notes of her tips!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
MGT4310
Apr 11, 2017
Would take again

She gave us two group projects with different teams for both. This was difficult for an online class. Also, the instructions for them were vary vague. Also, takes a long time to grade.

GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There are 4 papers, a grammar assignment, a presentation (without notes- she grades harder for groups who present towards the end), a midterm, and a final. Her teaching style is solely based on you looking things up on Google. You can never get an 'A' on any of your papers unless you go to her writing sessions. Very picky and particular.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lacks clear instructions & no sample formats on papers. Ask lots of questions. She examines every detail with a fine-tooth comb & ruler. She gives lots of feedback. 4 papers, 1 group presentation, & 2 exams. She's the business writing tutor so see her instead of the academic writing lab. Don't take her if you are a sensitive person, hard to get A.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
MGT4310
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This echoes what the other reviews have said about her. Avoid at all costs. She does not respond to emails at all. Major project and writing assignments do not include any sort of instruction. It is finals week and we do not know what our grade is because literally nothing expect tests/ quizzes (which the system grades) has been graded.

Tough Grader
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Class is based on writing assignments, 1 group presentation, and 2 tests with no comprehensive final, and one Connect assignment. Tough to make A's on writing assignments, but she is accessible in the Writing lab. Go to her for help before turning in assignments. I was scared to take her at first, but I got an A because my writing skills are elite.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2017
Would take again

Being the writing tutor and an author, I appreciate how tough she is. For those interested in learning and really applying themselves, I recommend Kessler. She is direct in her approach and gives great feedback on papers. She could be a little more clear on assignments, but I imagine, researching is part of the learning experience.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A-
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

She will make you earn an A in her class. Super tough grader like others have said. Make sure you take her up on tutoring to review your papers, it will help significantly. You need the textbook to pass her tests. Some of the questions were word for word from the book. Overall she was okay. Kinda rambles during lectures sometimes.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Aug 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very vague when it comes to assignments. Takes a long time replying to emails and only answers some of your questions. She uses copy & paste for everyone's feedback so you don't get much information on what you need to work on. Uses the the term "in this country we format like this.." a lot to students with foreign last name. Be careful!

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
2.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2017
Would take again

Overall easy class. Ur final is open book. 75 questions & I think 6 short essay questions. She's such a tough grader! Literally you dk what she wants bc she doesn't tell u unless u ask & even at that, she wont answer ur questions unless its the day the assignment is due. Assignments r easy tho, a few group projects, memorandum & business report

Tough Grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B-
Sep 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Every class we talked about her experiences and nothing about business communications. All papers were given minimal instruction, with no guidelines. Did not learn anything in this class

Tough Grader
4.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

She definitely grades tough on papers, but if you follow her directions the T and show up to class you can do great. Had to ask for clarifications on the assignments as they were vague, but if you show up to class she will tell you exactly what she expects which was helpful. Let us go early most of the time so just show up to class and listen

Tough Grader
Would take again
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Online only class. (7) papers and a very difficult group (video) presentation. The worst professor I have ever taken. If you have ANY OTHER OPTION, take someone else. She is miserable and grades everything extremely tough. This is coming from a working business professional / Editor in Chief of Yearbooks (years and years ago). DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

The lectures in this class were very informative. She is a tough grader but it is worth it. She takes her time to review every paper that gets turned in. I appreciated her feedback and it made me a better writer. Be prepared to work for your grade, no extra credit will be provided.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
BA3350
May 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Without question, the worst professor I've had since I entered college. The only reason to attend class is because she will add arbitrary rules onto papers or the group project and never write them down anywhere or repeat them. The papers she assigns have no actual direction, and her feedback is usually nonsense.

GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Jul 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took her hybrid course for a 6week summer term. The syllabus has incorrect dates from 2014, assignment requirements are unclear and not really specific, and blackboard listed several assignments that (i assum) were for the regular term but were never assigned so it's difficult to tell if you have anything outstanding. Easy B you'll work for an A

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

I had a good time in the class. She has a history of working in human resources, so she is great when it comes to the subject.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
5.0
BA3350
Mar 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very thorough. However she talks A LOT.. she does a lot of life references, and she can go off topic. She personally grades EVERY paper, and presentations. If the instructions for the paper says three pages, she means three pages.. more doesnt mean better with this professor. You will have to work for your

4.0
2.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

I took her hybrid course and honestly her class is easy as long as you do all the work. Be prepared to write 4 essays. Midterm and Final are online; you can use note. Her grading criteria is very unclear. She is a TOUGH GRADER!!!!! She has VERY VERY high expectations for the writing assignments and for the group presentation.

Group projects
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Here lectures are mostly personal stories, you can skip class and pass. You don't need the textbook. There are 3 papers which she heavily grades, but is very thorough with feedback. Both the midterm and final are online and you can use notes/book. 1 group presentation.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2019
Would take again

This professor will teach you many things, for the better. Do the work, turn your papers in on time, listen to her instructions, and do your best and you will do just fine. She will be tough on your papers, she wants to see her students grow into our fields. Tough, but super fair.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Oct 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's a ridiculously difficult grader. Our team project consisted of creating a powerpoint on a current business topic plus a 7-10 minute video recording, all team members must participate same background is expected meaning we have to get together to do this crap. Get real lady. This is an online class for a reason! Just wow.. RUNNNNNNN!!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher. Does not give clear instructions and when you ask her for clarity she will not help you. TOUGH GRADER. You can skip the class and you'll pass. Textbook isn't required. She expects you to know what she wants but will not make any effort to help you understand what she wants. Take a different professor!!!

Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kessler was an amazing professor. I like a challenge and this is definitely what I received from her. You will WORK for your grade in her class but will learn so much that will help in your career. Thank you, Professor Kessler!!!!!

2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Terrible. Hard grader on written assignments even if the things she deducts points for were never disclosed as being required in the first place. Awful. I would not take her again. I made 95's on my multiple choice tests (without cheating) and could not make higher than a B on anything written or the worthless team project.

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is a terrible teacher. She does not give clear instructions. hard grading.. she expects more than what she gives. don't take her

2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Open Note Exams, thus, the material in the textbook is mostly intuitive so you don't have to struggle much on exams. The real work comes from the papers and group project. This is where you know she is a grammer nazi. Hope you are a expert at writing because she will tear you up. Having to put a video together with others online is a nightmare.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
So many papers
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is super hard grader on the papers and presentation. You will learn from your mistakes because she does give feedback. She's a little rude for people who English is not their first language.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2020
Would take again

1 easy assignment on connect (completed during free trial access), 2 easy papers, one business report, & team presentation. She grades all these 4 tough but fair, I got 85+ on all and Im not a good writer just make sure to proofread your papers. 1 test & final on lockdown w/o camera. She let us take the final hone which was a pro & open book. Easy

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

OK. Inititally, Robin Kessler wasn't so bad. Altogether, she is not a bad professor. She is extremely unorganized. She makes up and changes requirements last minute, and doesn't give clear direction. Her blackboard is so unorganized, and has due dates and whole assignments from previous semesters up there. Everything is so confusing. Wouldnt advise

5.0
1.0
BA3350
Jul 3, 2020
Would take again

Amazing professor. Would definitely take her again.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Kessler is extremely unorganized with due dates. The syllabus had one due date but blackboard had another. She changed her paper requirements constantly. Extremely picky about grammar and punctuation and is always lecturing about the "business world" but still managed to forget our weekly meeting.

Participation matters
Group projects
So many papers
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Aug 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She grades too harshly on the essays and is not that informed about MLA citations. She makes up her own idea that stating " In conclusion" is not professional. She also stated that transitional words like moreover and in addition are not needed in a essay. She is prejudice because she saw my LinkedIn page and assumed I didn't know how to write. ��

3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Does NOT lecture on the book that you will have to take a long test with essay questions. Does NOT answer emails. Have to at the beginning take a long grammar and punctuation test. Have to write two pointless papers and a pointless presentation. As a nontraditional student - nothing in this class resembles the real world.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Take another professor if you can, for real! The whole semester grade is based on 4 assignments and 2 tests, and the instructions are murky at best. If you reach out to her for clarification, she won't give it because it would be an 'unfair advantage' to you. She is also a very tough grader.

Graded by few things
Group projects
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

One major gripe is I would turn in an assignment on time but find out the assignment is extended. She gives basic instructions to her assignments and expects the student to figure out the rest. Other then that, she is not bad of a professor.

Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One group project, 7-8 page business report, 2 page essay, one memorandum, grammar project. And two exams. Took her during an 8 week course. This class has lots of hw and she takes forever to grade! The course finished and she didnt even grade our group project and memorandum???? Shes a tough grader as well.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Group projects
4.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

I took her 8-week class, and it honestly wasn't that bad. Now the instructions are unclear, and she doesn't give the answers fully when you ask questions. She extends due dates and that helped a lot. There are 3 easy papers, 1 hmwk assignment on connect,1 group project & 2 tests." Book required" didn't purchase book test questions are all online.

Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
BA3350
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

I don't know why she only have 2.5 stars. She does called people out, but she is so nice about the assignment. For example, I requested her to extended the deadline for the class, and she did it. She is nice. :D and there is not much assignment. a 2 page report, a business report that only about like 4 pages. And only 2 more assignment after that

2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: C
May 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Only positive is that she extends due dates. She only has about 5 assignments for the entire semester with confusing instructions, which she takes too long to grade, and when she does, she's tougher than any other professor I ever had. Take someone else!

Graded by few things
Group projects
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is EXTREMELY UNORGANIZED she keeps changing due dates often she is not very clear on how she wants on the assignments all of the classmates were very confused and we all have to figure that out and also the midterm exam was only on respondus lockdown but u can use quizlet on ur phone or any devices other than that I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

Group projects
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
BA3350
Grade: A-
May 8, 2021
Would take again

There are about 5-6 assignments in total, midterm, and final. She is somewhat a tough grader but I did the bare minimum in my essays and got Bs on all of them. She is very picky about sticking to either MLA or APA format. Overall the class is an easy A as long as you try and turn your assignments in on time.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A-
May 11, 2021
Would take again

This professor is a tough grader but she does give a lot of feedback, will call you if you need help. There are mostly written assignments but they are very specific on what she's looking for. Will take her again!

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor takes a long time to grade assignments which makes it difficult to gauge your progress. She is, as pointed out but many, a very tough grader. If you love a challenge and get the thrill of waiting for grades and adding to your already high anxiety levels, she's perfect...

1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just your ordinary, shouldve retired 10 years ago, outdated teaching and slow, slow slow to grade. Does not respond to emails. Just on another level of frustrating, do not take this person, unless you enjoyed the above mentioned :)

1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: D+
May 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her. she does not give specific instructions on assignments. if you email she calls you back and is still not helpful at all.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER! One of the worst professors I have ever taken. She does not know what she's talking about. She will ask you to write a formal report, but then when you write a formal report, she will deduct points bc the report is too formal!! Does not make any sense. Her grading criteria is so confusing bc she will find any reason to deduct point

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Aug 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

terrible

Test heavy
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Sep 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took this class as a four-week summer class. If you expect to make an A, do not take this class with this instructor. She grades hard. Assignments are not hard but she makes them hard by not giving clear instructions or examples and tells you to figure it out. She deducts points like crazy. Overall, this instructor will stress

Participation matters
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you really care about your GPA don't take her. She doesn't even show up for meetings that she scheduled. BB is a mess. The dates are wrong. You won't learn a thing, you will be angry all semester. Nothing good about this instructor. You have a team presentation, no review for the midterm or final, papers are too marked up to understand.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

We had 2 tests and a final with Lockdown browser and no camera. When she assigns papers she's looking for a business style of writing. For our class she didn't explain what that meant until after we turned in our first paper but after that it was easy. Group project is easy if you're teamed up with good people. I really liked her class.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 22, 2022

Please do a favor to yourself and don't take her. She makes everything sounds harder than it really is.

Tough grader
Group projects
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2022

HARD GRADER on essays. No one ever got an A. MUST READ/MEMORIZE ENTIRE BOOK to pass Exam. LOCKDOWN ATTENDANCE IS A MUST, and SHE WILL ask you questions. VIDEO MUST BE ON. pointless lectures on how she is cultured and how to deal with a breakup. For the sake of your GPA DO NOT TAKE HER. She is everything you DONT want in a teacher.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B-
Dec 1, 2022

If you care for your GPA do not take her. She grades like you are an English major. Even if you are the best essay writer you will fail. Attendance is mandatory and a waste of time. She will call you out and embarrass you. I learned nothing from this class other than trust Rate my professor. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2022

Pointless Lectures that are mandatory. TOUGH GRADER on Essays and majority of your grade is the Essays. The highest grade you will get from her is a C+ on essays. do not take her if you want to pass this class!

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2022

The incredibles- Edna mode Except not fashionable and lacks personality. Def makes you feel dumb even when your right

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

I was skeptical about taking her because of all of the negative reviews however, this class was NOT bad at all! Two papers, two exams, one group project. She is very clear with what she wants. I like that she was very thorough with her feedback on my papers.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

Took the 4-week winter mini. From the beginning of the semester, she is clear about her grading criteria. Your grade in this class is earned. First prof that took her time to give extensive and thorough feedback on papers. Listen to instructions, put in the work, and take the notes she gives on papers. Take the other reviews with a grain of salt...

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor gave very thorough feedback on papers, read instructions carefully. She is a tough grader on papers, but if you follow her criteria she will give a good grade. Tests are on lockdown with no camera, final is not cumulative so you don't have to go to testing center. Class is challenging but assignments are clear early on in class.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

I believe the negative reviews come from lazy students who want to do the bare minimum for an easy A. This professor gives thorough feedback on your writing to help you become a better writer. This is an easy class if you put the effort. Listen to her lectures and take notes and you will do just fine. 2 papers, 1 group project, and final. Take her!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
3.0
2.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
May 13, 2023

you dont have that many assignments so they're worth a lot. you have a 7 hour assignment on connect thats 10%. 2 essays one on the connect assignment and another on a business topic within 6 months. a group project that you have to present. and a memorandum. none of them are hard at all so the class should be a breeze

Tough grader
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
May 18, 2023

Professor Kessler means well,but her teaching style and methods are outdated and just do not apply to modern business environments. Repeats and talks about irrelevant topics frequently. Be prepared for lots of writing. If you think you're great at essays,think again. Very tough with grammar and writing techniques. Take only if no other option.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
3.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B
May 23, 2023

She is a heavy grader and takes a very long time to return grades. Her test is 70 questions long and you have a minute to answer each one. It is an open book, open note but due to the time given, you have to kind of already know everything. When she has the question and answer section for working that is useful.

Tough grader
Group projects
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: C
Sep 12, 2023

She was very sweet, but due to her having published books, she grades writing to that standard. Takes a long time to grade so you never know what/ or where you are standing in the class. She also doesn't give time to have any discrepancies with the grade because she doesn't enter them all in and just post the course grade to the portal. Good Luck!

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 28, 2023

Please listen to the reviews, she is a very discouraging instructor. If you absolutely have to take her keep in mind you are on your own, and does not like you reaching out to her, and rather you ask your peers bc "she's too busy 24/7". At all costs try to avoid having any emergencies because she is not empathetic in any way.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2023

material is not hard.But the professor will make u stress out! U need to attend the class in order to pass. If u have questions she wants u to ask your classmates first before asking her. very few assignment, each of them weight heavy. she's tough grader, very needy about what she wants on the essays.Doable class but I wouldn't recommend taking her

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: C
Nov 9, 2023
Would take again

This professor is extremely hard grader. There was no clear grading criteria, and was really discouraging to our whole class, there was a setting up for failure feeling through out her lecture. Is very biased, you may try your absolute best and likely not be successful in the course. Do not recommend.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2023

Take this professor if it is one of your last options. She grades difficult essays and expects them to be perfect. She had a midterm, open book open note. One group project at the end of the semester.

Tough grader
Group projects
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

I will be totally honest, you have to attend all online classes and turn on your camera EVERYTIME, ask questions and answer her questions during class, she will get to know you slightly better that way. Her grading is tough but MAKE SURE you ask ALL KINDS OF QUESTIONS so you can be clear of what she wants. You will do fine if you do that.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
3.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

She honestly isnt bad. She is very broad on the written assignments so you never really know what she wants so be sure to ask all sorts of questions. Online class/ camara on. gives good feedback on the written assignments. You really have to try and show it and you will be fine. 3 written assignments, midterm open book, 2quiz, team project, final

Tough grader
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MBA6101
Grade: C+
Feb 26, 2024

There are no clear guidelines for this class. You have to remember what she asks from class in order to do your assignments. There was 1 exam based on a reading of her choice. There were 2 presentations that we had to do. She is very harsh on grading. She will deduct points if you use colons, too many bullet points, too many words on a slide etc.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
BA3350
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 1, 2024

I can't believe this woman is allowed to teach, especially a business communication course. Lectures were all over the place and mostly irrelevant stories about her personal preferences or experiences. Also had several opinions she would cite as fact that perpetuate all the worst stereotypes. Dropped and took with a diff prof.

1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Jul 16, 2024

AVOID HER if you care about your GPA and want an easy A. I took her as mini summer and it was a nightmare experience. I can only repeat what many students have said about her. She's a horrible grader and doesn't care about teaching. She's honestly NOT fit to teach college level material. Take anyone but her. Good luck

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2024
Would take again

She gives EXCELLENT professional advice. Some students complained that she was off-topic, but IT'S NOT off-topic to give prof development advice in a junior-level college course! She was VERY helpful if you took it seriously. Nobody likes grammar, but you better know it. She teaches business communication, those same students needed her class!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2024

Started out good but got increasingly worse. Extremely tough grader. Out of touch with actual current business practices. Talks a lot about herself. Started teaching the content but then spent 4 classes nit picking a group presentation that was upcoming and stopped all actual teaching. 1 assignment, 1 memo, 2 papers, 1 group presentation, 2 exams.

Tough grader
Group projects
1.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2024

I didn't learn anything in this class. Lectures were completely filled with personal stories that had nothing to do with the material. More talk about the books she wrote than actual teaching. I was told if my group members didn't participate in my project even if I did all the work I would get a 0. Incredibly picky about papers.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
3350
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Ms. Kessler is very experienced, and I really respected her opinion on many matters. I am glad to have taken BA3350 with her. She gives great feedback on how to improve and is no nonsense.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Tests are open book and open notes. However, she only allows 1 minute per question, so studying is still necessary. There's no final exam. She provides a lot of useful feedback on papers, but grades strict

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2025
Would take again

The class can be a challenge, but using resources like unstuck study alongside the textbook and engaging with the professor's feedback can help navigate the course successfully.

4.0
3.0
COMM3306
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kessler has a lot of assignments, and at times, she can be a bit unclear on instructions. But, she is very helpful and attentive. She is also quick to respond to any questions you may have in class or outside. There were several times in the semester where I needed to reach out and she was quick to respond.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
BA3350
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2025

She means well but is pretty vague when giving instructions for class, tends to ramble, and is very picky about the way you write all of your papers. Be prepared to answer questions about the syllabus, projects, etc. when attending class. In online courses, you will need to have your camera on.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
3.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2025

While Professor Kessler is very well spoken, she tends to get distracted during her lectures, and there is a lot of information that is put out during lectures between unrelated topics. She is very clear about what is expected, grades difficult for the papers but rest easy. She has a lot of knowledge and does well but I won't take she again.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 9, 2025

Group project was not clear, was demeaning toward the lgbtq community, and did not include important information in lectures. You'll teach yourself everything and listen to her stories if you attend class. Not an easy pass, just make sure you do your work. Very tough grader.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
May 26, 2025

Every time I walked into class, I prayed for a car malfunction. Not enough to hurt me, just enough to justify me never arrive at her class ever again you know like an engine fire. Cannot stand her teaching style at all. She just yaps all day, but her test were easy and she's a horrible grader

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
BA3350
Grade: A-
Aug 11, 2025

Summer class with 8 assignments total. No lectures at all, but instead made her self available every week to take questions about assignments. 1 connect assignment, 2 exams, 1 paper, 1 memorandum, 1 team project, 1 connect assignment, and 1 quiz. She gives no real instructions/samples and instead says to google it. Harsh grader for no instruction.

Tough grader
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BA3350
Grade: B+
Nov 12, 2025

This is constructive criticism. She doesn't actually teach well. She doesn't explain herself clearly. She is too one-dimensional. Do not take this course. Seriously.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
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